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The 8 Senses Infographic

"Infographic by Greg Santucci, Occupational Therapist, titled 'The 8 Senses.' The infographic opens with the statement 'We Teach the 5 Senses' above an illustration of a school building, and lists the traditional five senses with cartoon icons: See, Hear, Touch, Taste, and Smell. Below these, the infographic states 'But We Should Teach the 8 Senses, Including…' and introduces three additional senses, each with an icon: Vestibular, described as movement; Proprioception, described as body awareness; and Interoception, described as inside feelings. The infographic then states 'And Embed Them Into the School Day!' followed by a callout section asking 'What Sense Is That?' with prompts including: Can't sit still? Need to move? Bumping into friends in the hall? Can't focus because you're hungry? The infographic closes with the statement: 'Let's teach kids about what they're feeling and how that impacts their behavior and learning.'"

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The “8 Senses” Infographic highlights all eight sensory systems—including vestibular, proprioception, and interoception—helping educators, parents, and therapists understand their impact on behavior and learning. This graphic encourages embedding sensory awareness into daily routines to support regulation and focus in kids.

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By Greg Santucci

The "8 Senses" Infographic highlights all eight sensory systems—including vestibular, proprioception, and interoception—helping educators, parents, and therapists understand their impact on behavior and learning. This graphic encourages embedding sensory awareness into daily routines to support regulation and focus in kids.

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